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  The fixation on protein supplements – particularly powdered drinks or ‘shakes’ –  continues to grow in the world of health, yet an internet search will provide plenty of opinions but no clarity to one simple question; are they good or bad for you? Read on for our advice when it comes to protein.   […]

Included in our Tuesday Thoughts email this week is this Tom Kerridge recipe that has been tried, tested and recommended by one of our athletes. As it is, it would score you 3/4 in your food diary. For top marks, swap the rice for a leafy salad with extra virgin olive oil or olives. Ingredients 1 […]

Carbohydrates (CHOs) are our main source of energy and therefore play a vital role in having a balanced and healthy diet. There are two distinct types: simple and complex. Why are simple and complex CHOs different? The differentiation relates to their ability to be broken down by the gut. A simple CHO, such as white […]

Over 68% of men and 58% of women are obese or overweight in the UK and weight loss is a goal of the masses. In general, there are three camps in which weight loss advice falls. A few facts from each are outlined below: …With diet alone A recent study showed that subjects lost on average […]

Alcohol has become part of how we socialise and relax. When consumed in moderate amounts, it can be generally accepted as part of a balanced diet. However, at increased quantities, alcohol can have detrimental affects on your health and well-being. What is a unit and how many should I be drinking? +  1 unit of […]

Arthritis is characterised by chronic inflammation. Consuming foods with anti-inflammatory effects and avoiding those that aggravate symptoms may help sufferers to reduce joint pain, swelling and stiffness. The Arthritis Foundation recommends following a Mediterranean-style diet involving plentiful fruit, vegetables, fish, beans and nuts, as well as limiting the consumption of processed foods and saturated fat (1). Rheumatoid […]

Peas come in three varieties: snow, snap and garden. During the 19th century peas played an important role in the early development of the study of genetics. Sugar snap peas were developed in 1970 as a result of a cross between garden peas and snow peas. Mangetout are garden peas which are undeveloped (eaten in their […]

Brussels sprouts are closely related to cabbages and, whilst often thought of as a quintessential “Christmas vegetable”, they are actually in season from October to March. They have a sweet and nutty flavour. Why are they good for me? + Vitamin C – 5 Brussels sprouts contain 102% of your daily-recommended vitamin C requirement. This […]

If you Google the word “cancer” your search returns quite literally millions upon millions of web pages, YouTube videos and online articles. Availability and variety of cancer literature is vast and quite overwhelming, but how much of it is accurate? There are plenty of empirical, fact-based resources about cancer, but there are just as many, if not […]

Snacking has a poor reputation but it is actually incredibly important and should be encouraged. The key is the type of snack, ensuring that you are snacking on the right foods. Why is snacking important? It increases nutrient intake throughout the day and can reduce your overall daily calorie intake It aids in muscle growth […]